AUTOFORUM

Keeping cars roadworthy: The critical role of parts availability for Motor Body Repairers

Nov, 22 2024, 09:30

While consumers naturally consider price and features when buying a car, the ease with which parts can be sourced plays a significant role in the vehicle’s long-term viability.

Car Facts - Repair or Replace: what motorists need to know

Nov, 14 2024, 20:54

After an accident, most people rush to get their vehicle repaired as quickly as possible, often overlooking key decisions between repairing and replacing parts.

From Cradle to Grave – time for a more structured legislated approach

Sep, 12 2024, 00:59

Lack of access to the complete history of a vehicle from Cradle to Grave is hindering efforts by industry players to establish transparency and disclosure

Setting new standards for Autobody Repair

Aug, 30 2024, 01:17

modern technology is revolutionising the motor body repair industry, optimising processes and ushering in a new era of precision and customer satisfaction.

Never buy sight unseen

Aug, 11 2024, 15:33

Buying a car can be one of the most exciting but one of the more expensive purchases you can make if you don’t do your homework properly.

Windscreen need replacement? Beware of substandard parts

Jun, 06 2024, 16:16

Modern windscreens are considered a “life and limb” part of any modern vehicle. The windscreen forms part of the structure of the vehicle.

Another 49 reasons for SAIA to make Code 2 data accessible

May, 16 2024, 20:00

SAMBRA has been actively campaigning so hard over the last 4 years for an open and transparent Vehicle Salvage Database (VSD) of all vehicles that have previously been “written off” by insurers from SAIA.

SAMBRA Industry Awards scheduled for April

Apr, 05 2024, 01:08

On 18 April 2024, SAMBRA and Lightstone will jointly be hosting the 2023 Annual SAMBRA Awards ceremony

SAMBRA recognises excellence

Apr, 22 2024, 14:44

ABSA has scooped top honours, and for the second consecutive year, won the prestigious SA Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) Insurer of the Year award